I am not a pro whatsoever, but most people will tell you to totally remove the shutters

Have you considered removing the shutters? They are the wrong size, and shape, on the two larger windows .

Another vote for removing the shutters altogether, they are the wrong size and are mounted too far from the windows.

Better yet.

This is SW Walnut Brown on shutters next to current color.

You could remove the ones on the large window in front and keep the ones that look like they might close over the window and be more authentic. Just depends on how they are currently attached and how much of a problem would be left if you remove the shutters. Anchor holes, etc.

I don't think the board-and-batten style shutters are authentically consistent with the home's style so I would suggest having them removed.

If I remember right the current co,or is SW espressso. I've had people suggest black and a mossy green. It seems like you all are saying to go darker rather then lighter. Thanks

I love the shutters! I really like Dark Navy blue with brick. I think if you pick the right tone, it will bring the grey tones out in the lighter color stone. Or maybe find a way to play your front door into the mix a bit? Keep the shutters neutral then do flower boxes under the windows in that light blue color? Idk. If you hate it, it’s just paint.

Darker brown all the way if you keep them!

Take down the shutters to paint them. Then, look at your house without shutters. If you miss them, get larger shutters, wide enough to cover the window. Go for natural wood where you can see the grain, or paint them the same color as the trim.

Wider shutters are needed. If window trim and shutters are the same colour, you’ll achieve a more cohesive look.

I agree, removing the current shutters would be the best enhancement for your home. Here is a brief article showing examples of properly sized shutters and improperly sized 'shudders'. Our eyes & brain do notice the difference even if we don't recognize what is 'wrong' about the sizing and placement.

Shutters vs Shudders

I would paint them the same color as the trim of the house and make sure they are the right size for the house . Or paint the trim anew in a lighter color beige ...or white .Shutters are great if you use them in a storm or at night when you need to keep the warm air in . They protect my windows in a heavy rain/snow/storm ....I like them . And they add appeal to your house ...the one on the left looks too small ..perhaps add to it or get new ones ...?

Take them down and live without them for a few weeks. You won’t miss them.
Then consider brightening up your front door color to welcome everyone to your “new home”.
The lines of your house are beautiful. The shutters are distracting. (And don’t fit properly, as several folks have pointed out already....)

Remove them they are the wrong size for sure and do not belong on multiple windows at all. IMO the exterior is already busy and they just add too much .One thing would be a nice walkway to the front door from the street and some added landscaping.

Arched shutters call for arched windows, but I still think your house looks nice with those shutters. What about the same color as the trim around your door?

Anyone know how hard they are to remove? Or if there is repair work afterwards

I would go for a cadet blue on the shutters.

Omg yes please remove. Everything is wrong about them. Your house is so cute and they are so...not.

Agree the shutters are too small on the larger windows. The right size would be quite wide and look odd. However, if you keep them, I would use a warm shade, such the Walnut Brown from Flo. Your house reads warm to me due to the brick, stone and roof colors. A cool shade on the shutters might clash.

Try a mix of red and white: bright and pleasing to the eye.

I see holes where they are screwed into the mortar. I would think you could just unscrew them with the right driver. Mine are just screwed into the mortar in between the stone. You will probably just need to fill the holes.

Thanks everyone...I will post pictures without the shutters so you can help me decide for sure!

Here is the house without the shutters. Too bad the existing shutters are so very undersized.

Beverly, thank you! I really do like it without shutters. I have read the information on the correct sizing etc. beforre. I knew the size was off, . All the houses in our subdivisons have the same issue, I need to say something to our builder.

So now that you have seen the house with and without shutters...what do you think? Take them off or paint them?

Love without, but I am in the "don't do shutters if they aren't authentic camp" so I think the house actually looks bigger! Just make sure you seal any holes where screws etc might have penetrated your stone or brick or mortar. Great!

Oh wow...so nice!

Doesn’t look bad without shutters. I think it’ll look even better if you darken the window frames to give them a stronger appearance. The shutters were highlighting the windows, now you can darken the window frames to do that.

Not necessary though